Enacts "Cecilia's act for rights in the sex trades"; decriminalizes certain prostitution offenses; amends provisions relating to prosecution of such offenses and vacating judgments.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3100) requires most health insurance policies in New York to cover specific asthma treatments and education. It mandates coverage for asthma equipment like rescue inhalers, spacers, and nebulizers, plus school equipment for children under 19. The bill also requires coverage for certified asthma self-management education - teaching patients about proper device use, environmental triggers, and treatment - limited to medically necessary visits after diagnosis or symptom changes. Insurance plans may still apply standard deductibles/coinsurance for these benefits. The policy directly affects New Yorkers with asthma and their families, ensuring access to essential equipment and education through their insurance.
Maddy summaryS 1209, the "Marvin Mayfield Act," eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for felony convictions by amending sentencing laws. It requires courts to issue written sentencing decisions explaining individualized findings, rather than applying fixed minimum terms. The bill also expands pre-sentence reports to include analysis of incarceration costs and increases access to these reports for defendants and their attorneys before sentencing. This directly affects individuals convicted of felonies in New York State, shifting sentencing focus toward rehabilitation and community safety over rigid minimum terms.
Establishes the clinical trial access and education fund to provide grants to eligible applicants to provide certain services for patients with life-threatening or disabling conditions or diseases.
Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care to more closely align payment rates across ambulatory settings for selected services that are safe and appropriate to provide in all settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires specific affirmation statements to be printed on the reverse side of absentee and special presidential ballot envelopes in New York. Absentee voters must sign a statement confirming their citizenship, registration, inability to vote in person, and truthfulness of their application. Special presidential voters must sign a similar statement verifying their qualification, citizenship, age, and right to vote. The bill mandates that voters sign these affirmations to be valid, with false statements constituting a misdemeanor. It does not change voting eligibility or procedures, only the wording on ballot envelopes.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special payment for pediatric practices that use the HealthySteps model, which supports families with young children. It requires the state health commissioner to establish an add-on payment rate to help cover costs for services like developmental screenings, behavioral health support, and prevention programs for children from birth to age six. Eligible practices must meet specific HealthySteps quality standards. The payment would be added to existing reimbursements for federally qualified health centers and rural clinics, without affecting other payment calculations. The policy takes effect April 1, 2026.
Provides that in the city of New York, a part of the court shall be devoted to actions and proceedings where: every party to the proceeding is a natural person; or the petitioner alleges in its petition that it is a "small landlord"; makes related provisions.
Establishes a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department.
Maddy summaryThis bill ensures students with disabilities attending non-public schools in New York have the same due process rights and access to special education services as students in public schools. It requires school districts to provide these services upon written request from parents or guardians by specific deadlines, with exceptions for students identified with disabilities after certain dates. School districts must develop a personalized education plan for each student and allow parents to challenge decisions through due process procedures if they disagree with service recommendations or evaluations. The bill applies to all non-public school students with disabilities in New York and mandates equitable service provision compared to public school students.
